Strawberries market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh strawberry market in Czechia showed considerable volatility in physical volume from 2018 to 2023. Consumption peaked at 18 487 t in 2019, then contracted over the next two years to a low of 12 366 t in 2021. A sharp recovery to 15 180 t occurred in 2022, before volume receded again to 12 950 t in 2023.

The market's rebound in 2022 aligned with global trends that bolstered strawberry demand, including growing health consciousness among consumers and continuous improvements in supply chain and storage technologies. These factors helped enhance the availability and appeal of fresh strawberries during the year.

In value terms, the market stabilized around USD 36.5-37.1 million between 2020 and 2021. It then surged by 27% to USD 46.5 million in 2022, driven by the volume recovery and likely higher prices, and remained steady at this elevated level in 2023 despite the lower physical volume.

Production strawberries in Czechia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of strawberries, 2017-2020

World map of production of strawberries, 2017-2020

In 2020, Czechia produced 2 080 tonnes of strawberries, marking a 17.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 26.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 9.7%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 7.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports strawberries from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Strawberry exports from Czechia showed notable fluctuations during this period. In 2018, exports hit their lowest point at 188 tonnes, while they peaked in 2019 at 508 tonnes, representing a 2.7-fold difference between these years. By 2020, exports dropped to 275 tonnes, a sharp decline of 45.9% compared to 2019. The largest decrease was recorded in 2018 at 59.8%, whereas the most substantial increase occurred in 2019, surging by 170.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the primary markets for Czech strawberry exports in volume terms were Slovakia, accounting for 49.5% of exports, Hungary at 16.4%, and Germany with 16.2%. Together, these three countries comprised 82.2% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values for strawberries from Czechia experienced significant volatility. In 2018, they reached their minimum at 722 thousand US dollars, while in 2019, they peaked at 1 461 thousand US dollars, showing a twofold swing. By 2020, export values fell to 842 thousand US dollars, a 42.3% drop compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2018 at 43.7%, and the most notable increase was in 2019, rising by 102.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovakia was the leading destination for Czech strawberry exports in value terms, representing 63.2% of the total. Germany followed with 13.8%, and Hungary accounted for 12.7%. Collectively, these three markets absorbed 89.7% of total export value, making them the key directions.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2017-2020

Imports strawberries to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, strawberry imports into Czechia totaled 13 160 tonnes, a 20.1% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 2.7%, with an average annual rate of 0.9%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 16 466 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred that same year, rising by 23.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Spain and Germany dominated strawberry imports into Czechia in volume terms, while other markets played a smaller role.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Czechia's strawberry import value declined in 2020, reaching 31 541 thousand US dollars, a modest 6.0% fall from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 30.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 9.2%. The peak value was in 2019 at 33 568 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018, up by 21.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, the top sources for strawberry imports into Czechia in value terms were Spain, accounting for 50.5% of imports, Germany at 24.0%, and Belgium with 7.6%. Together, these three countries represented 82.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2017-2020